{"product_id":"maria-paint-kit-the-shepherd-a4-canvas","title":"Maria Paint Kit – \"The Shepherd\" | A4 Canvas Painting Kit with Step-by-Step Guide | House of Maria","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePaint your own Maria — no experience needed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring one of South Africa's most beloved figurative paintings into your home — painted by your own hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Maria \"The Shepherd\" Paint Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you everything you need to recreate this quietly powerful artwork on a real A4 canvas. Whether you've never held a paintbrush or you paint occasionally, Maria's step-by-step guide walks you through every brushstroke — from the first wash of warm neutral tones to the final gentle highlight of light on the flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf6ec;border:1px solid #e8d5b5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePaint. Enter. You could win a R5,100 canvas print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eBuy this kit, paint your canvas, and send us a photo to enter our competition. Every entrant also receives a R100 discount code for their next order. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paint-kit-competition-rules\"\u003eSee the full competition rules →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's inside your kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ A4 pre-sketched canvas (Maria's pencil drawing already transferred — you just paint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Set of acrylic paints in the exact colours Maria uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Brushes (flat) You can buy extra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Full colour step-by-step printed guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Reference print of the finished painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Twine-tied presentation packaging — beautiful as a gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy women love this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to be an artist. \"The Shepherd\" carries a quiet message of faith and gentle care, and Maria designed this kit for women who want to slow down, create something meaningful, and feel the calm satisfaction of finishing a painting with their own hands. It's an afternoon well spent — or a deeply personal gift for someone walking through a season that needs a little hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaria is a Local-based figurative acrylic artist known for her emotionally charged scenes of faith, family, and quiet devotion. Her work is collected throughout South Africa and internationally. This kit lets you paint alongside her process — starting from the same pencil sketch she uses herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanvas size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4 (21 × 29.7 cm) the canvas is 2.5cm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkill level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA creative, faith-filled afternoon at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful birthday, Christmas, or sympathy gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA girls' night or church group painting session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone who loves scripture-inspired art and always wanted to try painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foto First Mossel Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43246894612578,"sku":"MPK24017","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.houseofmaria.co.za\/products\/maria-paint-kit-the-shepherd-a4-canvas","provider":"House Of Maria ZA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}